SCS-Sallisaw Creek Site-36 is a state-regulated dam located in Sequoyah, Oklahoma, along the Little Sallisaw Creek.
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Built in 1965 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 87 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. With a storage capacity of 3,612 acre-feet and a spillway width of 2 feet, the dam is designed to control maximum discharges of up to 5,325 cubic feet per second.
Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment remains fair as of the last inspection in December 2011. The risk assessment for SCS-Sallisaw Creek Site-36 deems the area to have a very high risk level, prompting the need for effective risk management measures. With state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place, the dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events, making it a vital asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and support.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
1250 |
Dam Height |
87 |
River Or Stream |
LITTLE SALLISAW CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16 |
Hydraulic Height |
87 |
Nid Storage |
3612 |
Structural Height |
87 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
87 |
Little Lee Creek Near Short
|
34cfs |
Lee Creek At Short
|
28cfs |
Lee Creek Near Short
|
97cfs |
Arkansas River At Ft. Smith
|
21700cfs |
Caney Creek Near Barber
|
20cfs |
Illinois River Near Gore
|
132cfs |